Hotel at a Glance: Staypineapple at Hotel ZThis new hotel in San Diegos Gaslamp Quarter ensconces guests in contemporary rooms with free WiFi, 40-inch flat-screen TVs, single-cup coffeemakers, and robe-and-slipper sets. Venture out, and youll discover that the hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the restaurants and shopping venues that make the Gaslamp Quarter one of San Diegos best-known areas. Afternoon pick-me-up: Complimentary coffee and pineapple cupcakes are served at the lobby every afternoon. Pedal power: Guests can borrow bright-yellow cruiser bikes to easily explore the city. Nearby attractions: The hotel is a half mile from the San Diego Convention Center, and a 10-minute drive from Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. Coronado Beach is just 3 miles away. This stunning beach exudes California cool, with tidepools, fire pits, and an area for dogs. You can park for free on Ocean Boulevard. Dogs are invited: For a small fee, dogs of all sizes are welcome; theyll receive a dog bed, water bowl, and treats at check-in.San Diego, California: Electric Nightlife and Historical AttractionsSan Diegos sunny, comfortably warm weather and 70 miles of coastline have long attracted out-of-towners, but the citys inland scene is no slouch, either. The Gaslamp Quarter is arguably the trendiest listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The area forms both the historic center of town and a hub of nightlife, with nearly 100 Victorian-era buildings occupied by high-end boutiques and gourmet restaurants.A stroll through iconic Balboa Park takes you past 17 museums, as well as the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Theres also the vibrant Spanish Village Art Center, a living gallery where local artists produce pottery and oil paintings. In Old Town, shops in Mission-style stucco buildings sell colorful woven baskets and maracas. Nearby stands the Whaley House Museum, dubbed one of the Most Terrifying Places in America by the Travel Channel. Ghosts of former residents are said to inhabit the rooms,
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